I had 2 removed at Greenwich District Hospital under anaesthetic, don't remember anything. I looked like the elephant man after (like usual I know). I was meant to be kept in, but I discharged myself because Charlton were at home to Sheff U. I wrapped my scarf round my face so as not to scare anyone & departed for The Valley.
I had two broken ones taken out about a month ago. They were both snapped at gum level & they had been fine like that for years but after numerous infections in one of them my dentist said it was time to out them but it would be done at Milton Keynes hospital under general anaesthetic as the gums would be cut, then COVID came & I finally had my appointment last month but they told me the hospital wasn’t doing it at the moment due to COVID so I was booked into a specialist dental suite in MK instead & the only difference would be they can’t do general anaesthetic only local , hang on I said if this can be done under local why didn’t my dentist just do this in the first place but they just said they were doing things differently due to Covid. I was dreading it when I turned up & I asked the Eastern European dentist if this would be ok to do under local & he replied “ we are men no? At home we would use none” , my heart sank and I closed my eyes as the chair went back & they injected the local then in 6 minutes he said “there you go my friend I’ll leave you with the nurse to stitch” & 5 mins later I was out the door. I didn’t feel a thing throughout or after , never a nice experience having teeth taken out but it’s over quick enough & it will never hurt again . On a side note , my appointment was at 2.30 , I found this hilarious/concerning yet despite several explanations the misses & kids did not.
Ah, the old "tooth hurty" joke. Been around so long it's like a comfy old slipper.
Currently undergoing some root canal work. Well, not right now, that would be rude.
It's interesting how things have moved on since this time last year when I just had checks, (and got nagged about getting the work I'm currently having done sorted). Last year I was met in the car park by the dentist wearing the full hazmat gear, who took my temperature, did the paperwork, etc. outside then we went straight into the surgery. Much more relaxed now.
This time, the waiting room was open and the dentist and nurse didn't put the full face mask on until we started the drilling. One thing that was different is the noise. On top of the usual drill screeching there was an industrial and deafening extraction fan going in the window. It all added to the whole torture movie ambiance tbf so be prepared for something like that.
I had both my upper wisdom teeth removed under local at the dentist's, They both came out easily enough, but looked disgusting as were badly decayed - they were massive and and at a funny angle so impossible to clean. Don't count on doing anything straight afterwards though, I was surprised how much it took out of me
A HORRIBLE experience though with a different extraction. I'd had a upper molar root filled and crowned many years ago, but the remains of the tooth under the crown were deteriorating, so that the crown was starting to fell out (funnily at a wedding just as I was about to do a best man's speech, which was distracting!)
There was nothing that could be done with the remains of the tooth, so I agreed to have it removed. Which went on for ever as the roots were so weak that they crumbled as the dentist tried to remove them. She was digging away, and getting more and more panicked, a horrible experience. Eventually she gave up and had to get one of the other dentists to finish the extraction. My face was battered and bruised by the time it finished
Had the 4 of mine taken out when I was about 16 to make room for a fixed brace...the injections for the anaesthetic was excruciatingly painful...each one of them,twas a massive needle too (sending a shiver/wince down me know as I write this) honestly a blur after that when teeth were pulled...but do mem being asked am I ok...then collapsed when I stood up & spent an hr lying down on a bed crying holding me mums hand...other than that it was a walk in the park...👍
oh n I still have mine in the bottle they ended up in....didn’t pass them to the tooth fairy,mind they might be worth something now...🤔
So, found out today that I need at least one of my wisdom teeth’s removed. Not looking forward to it. Any lifers who can share stories, ideally some which will calm me down (‘It’s not really that bad’ etc etc). Is the procedure itself painful? Even if you’re under local anaesthetic, surely there will still be discomfort, when they rip a tooth out of your mouth. Also, if they want to remove the top wisdom teeth, they’ll need to cut the gum open, as these teeth haven’t erupted. Sounds horrific.
Had one of mine remove last summer at my dentist. I hated the dentist and only go when im in pain. After infection after infection i went. 1 tooth out and root canel. Oh great. I wasnt looking forwad to it at all. Kept watching youtube videos to make it worse for me. Had my tooth out first. Took 45mins of pulling. Once out the dentist told me that it was one tough wisdom tooth, i said WISDOM ??? , he smiled and said if he told me i wouldnt return as he knows im a tart. Had no pain during or after. Built my confidence up and returned for root canal. I no longer scared to go. U be fine.
So, found out today that I need at least one of my wisdom teeth’s removed. Not looking forward to it. Any lifers who can share stories, ideally some which will calm me down (‘It’s not really that bad’ etc etc). Is the procedure itself painful? Even if you’re under local anaesthetic, surely there will still be discomfort, when they rip a tooth out of your mouth. Also, if they want to remove the top wisdom teeth, they’ll need to cut the gum open, as these teeth haven’t erupted. Sounds horrific.
Had one of mine remove last summer at my dentist. I hated the dentist and only go when im in pain. After infection after infection i went. 1 tooth out and root canel. Oh great. I wasnt looking forwad to it at all. Kept watching youtube videos to make it worse for me. Had my tooth out first. Took 45mins of pulling. Once out the dentist told me that it was one tough wisdom tooth, i said WISDOM ??? , he smiled and said if he told me i wouldnt return as he knows im a tart. Had no pain during or after. Built my confidence up and returned for root canal. I no longer scared to go. U be fine.
Mrs Idle had hers done a few years ago, and only on going to bed that night did she notice a big bruise on the middle of her chest where the dentist's knee had been to get extra leverage.
My sister had all of hers taken out under general anaesthetic when she was 18, and spent the next fortnight looking like a chipmunk. The surgeon claimed she spent a significant amount of the op swearing at him, although he may just have been on a wind-up. I've had most of mine out a couple of years ago up at Guys Dental School under gas and air, which wasn't too bad once I got over the initial panic attack triggered by getting hooked up to the gas. Which was ironic, given the whole reason I was having it done under gas and air in the first place was that I'm a nervous patient. I think I may also have slightly freaked out the student dentist in one of the later sessions, as I got the giggles once the gas kicked in but before they'd actually started work, as I was reminded of the dentist song in Little Shop of Horrors.
Afterwards I always had a thumping headache, although whether that was down to the gas and air or just being all tensed up while the extraction was going on, I couldn't say. Taking some painkillers and having a sleep usually sorted that out, and I didn't have any dry socket issues, so a couple of days of codydramol was sufficient pain relief.
So, found out today that I need at least one of my wisdom teeth’s removed. Not looking forward to it. Any lifers who can share stories, ideally some which will calm me down (‘It’s not really that bad’ etc etc). Is the procedure itself painful? Even if you’re under local anaesthetic, surely there will still be discomfort, when they rip a tooth out of your mouth. Also, if they want to remove the top wisdom teeth, they’ll need to cut the gum open, as these teeth haven’t erupted. Sounds horrific.
Had one of mine remove last summer at my dentist. I hated the dentist and only go when im in pain. After infection after infection i went. 1 tooth out and root canel. Oh great. I wasnt looking forwad to it at all. Kept watching youtube videos to make it worse for me. Had my tooth out first. Took 45mins of pulling. Once out the dentist told me that it was one tough wisdom tooth, i said WISDOM ??? , he smiled and said if he told me i wouldnt return as he knows im a tart. Had no pain during or after. Built my confidence up and returned for root canal. I no longer scared to go. U be fine.
I take it you had it done under gas?
No. Just injections. I remember he was worried i could get dry socket as no blood to form a clot so he was scraping the bone to make it blead. Was ok tho.
I Asked my Dentist when i was in my 30`s about when i could expect my Wisdom teeth to start comming through and was surprised to be told that i have never had any to come through , a miracle of evolution he said .
Addix thank you for such a brilliant account of your Dental Experience, had me in tears of laughter! Would like to give advice to any lifers who live near the Valley. For extractions Wisdom teeth etc go to Mr Kelay who has a practice just further up from the White Horse in the Woolwich Road. Brilliant Dentist, for all my extractions and treatment never felt a thing! Hope he is still there. Maybe useful for Danepak.
Thanks, but will be a tad too expensive and costly time-wise, as I live in Auckland
I had 2 removed at Greenwich District Hospital under anaesthetic, don't remember anything. I looked like the elephant man after (like usual I know). I was meant to be kept in, but I discharged myself because Charlton were at home to Sheff U. I wrapped my scarf round my face so as not to scare anyone & departed for The Valley.
The surgery I used in New Cross had the contract to treat prisoners in Brixton Prison.
After I had my two impacted lower wisdom teeth removed I was shown a bottle containing a tooth removed from a prisoner. It had a massive cyst attached which came out in one piece when it was pulled.
Anyway back to the point - I have had the top two taken out the last few months. I would say it wasnt pleasant but not as bad as I thought. The main thing thats unpleasant is the sensation - there is no pain. But naturally you can feel it being tugged out if you like. And the noise as well.
Get it totally blocked and you will be fine.
Only bit I remember of mine is (probably the nerves) that when the rather attractive dentist started the procedure, on the first pull, I tensed up, grabbed the assistants hand, and farted like a banshee.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
That's what I'm hoping as well. That they give me some good drugs.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
I had to have two removed and was asked if I wanted all four taken out to save coming back again in the future. I 'manned up' and said do all four whilst there as I did not fancy having to go back. I was a guinea pig for a trainee from Canada. Fortunately all went smoothly but hurt like hell once the anaesthetic wore off.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
I had to have two removed and was asked if I wanted all four taken out to save coming back again in the future. I 'manned up' and said do all four whilst there as I did not fancy having to go back. I was a guinea pig for a trainee from Canada. Fortunately all went smoothly but hurt like hell once the anaesthetic wore off.
Well, that was easy. They only removed one tooth (lower right).
Had IV sedation.
Seriously only remember sitting in the chair, having the needle inserted in the top of my hand, a few injections in the mouth and talking to them for a minute or two.
And I also think I remember the sound of one of the tools. But I was in some sort of a dream state. Weird, but not unpleasant, rather the opposite (of what I can remember).
Tooth removed and stitches done. Zero pain.
Felt like 5 mins max (but was apparently around 20 mins) and then I was taken into a room with a comfy chair. Was drowsy for maybe 5 mins, before waking up. When I left, I felt in a good mood (like when you’re 5-6 pints deep). Quickly wore off though.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
I had to have two removed and was asked if I wanted all four taken out to save coming back again in the future. I 'manned up' and said do all four whilst there as I did not fancy having to go back. I was a guinea pig for a trainee from Canada. Fortunately all went smoothly but hurt like hell once the anaesthetic wore off.
Sharp or dull pain?
Sorry for coming back so soon, safe to say sharp, I'm afraid.
Well, that was easy. They only removed one tooth (lower right).
Had IV sedation.
Seriously only remember sitting in the chair, having the needle inserted in the top of my hand, a few injections in the mouth and talking to them for a minute or two.
And I also think I remember the sound of one of the tools. But you were in some sort of a dream state.
Tooth removed and stitches done. Zero pain.
Felt like 5 mins max (but was apparently around 20 mins) and then I was taken into a room with a comfy chair. Was drowsy for maybe 5 mins, before waking up. When I left, I felt in a good mood (like when you’re 5-6 pints deep). Quickly wore off though.
Just hope the painkillers will do a good job.
Wow, what a coincidence.... I just had two of my wisdom teeth removed yesterday. You actually started this thread around the time when I just decided to do it and I read every post. Now it's really unbelievable we got it done at about the same time! I'd been dreading it for two years and I was so nervous the night before the operation (well yes it was a small operation) I couldn't sleep. Sounds like yours was easier than mine.
I was going in for the removal of the lower right one too which was an impacted tooth and required the gum to be cut open. The doctor said 'let's get your upper right wisdom tooth removed too. It is quite decayed but the procedure will be much easier compared to the impacted one.' I was a little hesitant but went along with it.
The whole operation was done under local anesthesia. The upper right one was indeed very easy to take out which took less than five minutes. After about 30 minutes it was all finished and I left the hospital. The anesthesia wore off after two hours. I could only eat porridge for dinner. I took some antibiotics for precaution and luckily despite the hurting feelings of the area that was stitched I didn't need painkillers. It's the second day now for me and I still only eat porridge and soup. I feel the pain when I eat and am afraid any movement of my mouth/gum will slow down the healing process. I don't know when I can start eating some solid food, which is the main concerning matter for me right now... Looks like you are going to eat normally soon. It probably is more like my upper right tooth. I feel very little pain from that area now.
I had all four out over two weeks... To avoid the pain (and there was pain) I went to my GP and he gave me a painkiller called Tylex. Omg they were amazing and really helped.
I had to have two removed and was asked if I wanted all four taken out to save coming back again in the future. I 'manned up' and said do all four whilst there as I did not fancy having to go back. I was a guinea pig for a trainee from Canada. Fortunately all went smoothly but hurt like hell once the anaesthetic wore off.
Sharp or dull pain?
Sorry for coming back so soon, safe to say sharp, I'm afraid.
All good, still waiting for the anaesthetic to wear off. Stocked up with Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Tremedol (if it becomes really bad).
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I looked like the elephant man after (like usual I know).
I was meant to be kept in, but I discharged myself because Charlton were at home to Sheff U.
I wrapped my scarf round my face so as not to scare anyone & departed for The Valley.
Currently undergoing some root canal work. Well, not right now, that would be rude.
It's interesting how things have moved on since this time last year when I just had checks, (and got nagged about getting the work I'm currently having done sorted). Last year I was met in the car park by the dentist wearing the full hazmat gear, who took my temperature, did the paperwork, etc. outside then we went straight into the surgery. Much more relaxed now.
This time, the waiting room was open and the dentist and nurse didn't put the full face mask on until we started the drilling. One thing that was different is the noise. On top of the usual drill screeching there was an industrial and deafening extraction fan going in the window. It all added to the whole torture movie ambiance tbf so be prepared for something like that.
A HORRIBLE experience though with a different extraction. I'd had a upper molar root filled and crowned many years ago, but the remains of the tooth under the crown were deteriorating, so that the crown was starting to fell out (funnily at a wedding just as I was about to do a best man's speech, which was distracting!)
There was nothing that could be done with the remains of the tooth, so I agreed to have it removed. Which went on for ever as the roots were so weak that they crumbled as the dentist tried to remove them. She was digging away, and getting more and more panicked, a horrible experience. Eventually she gave up and had to get one of the other dentists to finish the extraction. My face was battered and bruised by the time it finished
I never saw her face at the practice again...
oh n I still have mine in the bottle they ended up in....didn’t pass them to the tooth fairy,mind they might be worth something now...🤔
At least, that's what she told me
Thanks, but will be a tad too expensive and costly time-wise, as I live in Auckland
After I had my two impacted lower wisdom teeth removed I was shown a bottle containing a tooth removed from a prisoner. It had a massive cyst attached which came out in one piece when it was pulled.
Come on guys - if pictures could talk this one would have been crying at being left on the shelf here.
Get it totally blocked and you will be fine.
Only bit I remember of mine is (probably the nerves) that when the rather attractive dentist started the procedure, on the first pull, I tensed up, grabbed the assistants hand, and farted like a banshee.
I 'manned up' and said do all four whilst there as I did not fancy having to go back. I was a guinea pig for a trainee from Canada. Fortunately all went smoothly but hurt like hell once the anaesthetic wore off.
Sharp or dull pain?
Had IV sedation.
Seriously only remember sitting in the chair, having the needle inserted in the top of my hand, a few injections in the mouth and talking to them for a minute or two.
And I also think I remember the sound of one of the tools. But I was in some sort of a dream state. Weird, but not unpleasant, rather the opposite (of what I can remember).
Tooth removed and stitches done. Zero pain.
Felt like 5 mins max (but was apparently around 20 mins) and then I was taken into a room with a comfy chair. Was drowsy for maybe 5 mins, before waking up. When I left, I felt in a good mood (like when you’re 5-6 pints deep). Quickly wore off though.
Just hope the painkillers will do a good job.
Wow, what a coincidence.... I just had two of my wisdom teeth removed yesterday. You actually started this thread around the time when I just decided to do it and I read every post. Now it's really unbelievable we got it done at about the same time! I'd been dreading it for two years and I was so nervous the night before the operation (well yes it was a small operation) I couldn't sleep. Sounds like yours was easier than mine.
I was going in for the removal of the lower right one too which was an impacted tooth and required the gum to be cut open. The doctor said 'let's get your upper right wisdom tooth removed too. It is quite decayed but the procedure will be much easier compared to the impacted one.' I was a little hesitant but went along with it.
The whole operation was done under local anesthesia. The upper right one was indeed very easy to take out which took less than five minutes. After about 30 minutes it was all finished and I left the hospital. The anesthesia wore off after two hours. I could only eat porridge for dinner. I took some antibiotics for precaution and luckily despite the hurting feelings of the area that was stitched I didn't need painkillers. It's the second day now for me and I still only eat porridge and soup. I feel the pain when I eat and am afraid any movement of my mouth/gum will slow down the healing process. I don't know when I can start eating some solid food, which is the main concerning matter for me right now... Looks like you are going to eat normally soon. It probably is more like my upper right tooth. I feel very little pain from that area now.
Stocked up with Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Tremedol (if it becomes really bad).